The Reason Vehicles are Heavyweight and Glass-Jawed
A 1985 Chrysler K-car sedan weighed about 2,300 lbs. Now, something new and the same size as a Mazda3 sedan or a Honda Civic weighs about 700 pounds more. Even a car like the Mazda Miata, a minimalist two-seater roadster and one of the lightest new cars there is, weighs almost 2,800 lbs., several hundred […]
Are Electric Trucks Better than Gas and Diesel?
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Electric Trucks are coming on the market in 2021—are you ready? What are the pros and cons of electric trucks versus gas and diesel trucks? Here is our list. The Pros of Driving an Electric Truck Reduced Emissions Clean air and global warming have become a sizzling political issue. […]
The Danger of Digital License Plates
Soon, your car will not only track you in real time and make sure you’re paid-up on your insurance and have all your “papers” in order, it will also try to sell you something. Digital license plates, approved for use in California, Arizona and most recently, Michigan, will replace the old metal plate that you controlled with an […]
9 Ways Motorists Can Be More Proactive Against Car Accidents
By guest writer Erik Abrahamson For any motorist, the risk of car accidents is an undeniable reality. Despite doing everything we can to avoid them, sometimes they just happen. Still, as a motorist, you can take certain steps to remain proactive against car accidents. These nine tips can help you both avoid an accident on […]
Some Pointers on Driver’s License Points
Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared as NMA Newsletter #352 in October 2015. The information is still current and important information for any motorists who wants to learn more about driver’s license points. To receive the NMA weekly E-Newsletter, subscribe HERE today! One of the most common questions we get from members is how many […]
Top 5 Ways to Get Cheaper Car Insurance for your Teen Driver
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Getting cheap car insurance for your teen or new driver can be a hard thing to do. New drivers are really expensive to insure, you would do anything to get a better deal on this type of insurance policy. Right! New or teen drivers have no driving record and […]
Extensive Staged-Accident Scam in New Orleans
Editor’s Note: This post first appeared as NMA Weekly E-Newsletter #621 from December 2020. If you would like to receive the weekly NMA E-Newsletter, subscribe today. As of November 5th, 2020, 33 people have been charged in an elaborate staged-accident scam involving slammers, spotters, crooked lawyers, and doctors. All are accused of conspiring to bilk […]
How Much Can You Spend On A Car?
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach We are always talking about buying or leasing a new or used car, but how much can you afford? This question can be answered with a simple rule of thumb: Car buyers should spend no more than 10 percent of their take-home pay on a car loan payment and […]
8 Tips to Prevent Connected Autonomous Vehicle Cyber Breach Liability
Today, the world is advancing towards unknown limits of tech at a breakneck pace. We started with limited capacity vehicles featuring bulky engines and delivering restricted functionality. Eventually, we reached a stage where minimalistic and easily manageable vehicles became common. And now, we strive towards AV and CAV vehicles that require minimal input from our […]
The Rise of the Dashcam
Dashcams or dashboard cameras provide the ability to record footage on the road. This simple function has been used for a variety of purposes throughout history. Its application has morphed over the years and will continue evolving in the future. Coca-Cola was originally made to treat morphine addiction and is now the world’s most popular […]